Cosmolining

/ˈkɑzməˌlaɪnɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of coating metal with cosmoline as a protective preservative.

Etymology

From 'cosmoline' + '-ing' (present participle suffix), describing the action of applying this protective coating.

Kelly Says

Cosmolining is both an art and a headache—apply too much and it's nearly impossible to remove, apply too little and rust wins; military armorers developed specific techniques passed down like recipes for getting the perfect protective layer.

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